As part of the divorce agreement, my ex wife owes me $15000 as part of a real estate deal.

Not to be flip, but it's pretty hard for any of us to tell you what to do about a five year old agreement which we haven't read. Generally; you...

You need to get an attorney ASAP. The short answer is that a deed can't be recorded without notarization or proof of authenticity; see...

Are landlords in Boston required to get a certificate of occupancy before renting a bedroom?

Ask the building department. You may also want to look for the permit for the renovations, provided the work was done recently enough.

If a tenant requests the certificate of occupancy from a landlord in Boston, are they required to provide a copy?

Certificates of occupancy are issued by the building department; you can call them for a copy. If you have general concerns about the...

Is it ok to drop my ticket if i was caught in CT when im currently residing in MA?

No, of course it's not OK. You should pay the ticket. However, it seems like you're asking "will I get caught?" and we can't guess about that...

Can a beneficiary under laws of succession in Massachusetts refuse a portion of bequest but not all

"Can you disclaim part of bequest but keep some" Yes. "and does it matter if retirement plan part of bequest wanting to be refused" What does...

Unlawful termination?

Yes and no. Based on what you've described, the employer has done a variety of things which are probably illegal. Among other things, you're...

What action can I take against someone that defamed my identity?

You can theoretically sue your neighbor for harassment and possibly defamation, so long as you can prove who it was who did it. These cases can...

Can a previous employer us a picture of me for their online advertising? If not how do I get them to remove it?

Forget about the rights for a moment. Have you tried asking? Have you written a *friendly* letter asking them to remove it? By all means: if...

Roofer has not produced permits upon request, makes harassing calls demanding payment

You can call the police. You can call a lawyer. You can call the local building inspector yourself. There isn't any "trick" to make someone...